Ha Giang Province offers 30% hotel discounts to attract tourists back after Typhoon Yagi, with no travel restrictions in place and restored attractions.
Ha Giang Province in northern Vietnam, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is making a concerted effort to lure tourists back after being severely impacted by Typhoon Yagi. The Ha Giang Tourism Association announced that local hotels will offer discounts ranging from 10% to 30% until the end of the peak tourist season. This initiative aims to revive the province’s tourism industry, which suffered from flooding in August and the subsequent typhoon in September.

Lai Quoc Tinh, chairman of the Ha Giang Tourism Association, assured potential visitors that local hotels and motels unaffected by the storm are fully operational and ready to welcome tourists. "Hotels will offer discounts of 10 to 30% until the end of this peak season," Tinh said during a tourism promotion event in Hanoi on October 14. The peak season in Ha Giang, renowned for its breathtaking mountain views and cultural experiences, spans from March to May and September to November.

As part of recovery efforts, travel agencies have been conducting familiarization trips to Ha Giang since early October to assess the conditions. In addition, the province has replanted batches of its famous buckwheat flowers, a major draw for tourists, and renovated key tourist sites and historical landmarks.

Ha Giang’s diverse tourist offerings include the national heritage rice terraces in Hoang Su Phi and Xin Man districts, the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark, and the spiritual attractions of Vi Xuyen, home to sacred temples and the cemetery of soldiers who defended Vietnam’s northern border. Despite the recent weather challenges, the province has resumed its tourism activities with all safety measures in place. Key routes such as National Route 2 and boat tours along the Nho Que River are fully operational, and there are no traffic issues on the iconic Ma Pi Leng Pass.

Known for its seasonal attractions, Ha Giang offers a wide array of experiences throughout the year, from vibrant blossoms in spring to golden rice terraces in autumn. The region also hosts numerous festivals, contributing to its appeal as a tourist destination.

In 2023, Ha Giang welcomed over three million visitors, generating nearly VND7.1 trillion (US$295 million) in tourism revenues, which accounted for 10% of the province’s GDP. With the new discount initiative and restored facilities, the province hopes to attract even more tourists in the coming months.